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| 1998 Chevy Blazer Steering | 10/26/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: My 1998 Chevy blazer is the poorest handling vehicle I've ever had. New tires. 3 Mechanics checked ...
A: I have never heard of such a part on this vehicle. Now at the bottom of some GM steering columns, ...
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| electrical problems after steering column replacement | 10/25/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: The turn signals, radio, windshield wipers and air conditioner/heater failed when the steering ...
A: Yes, the Cherokees are bad about coming loose like that and they tend to cut into the wiring that ...
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| STEERING COLUMN | 10/25/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: FROM WHAT GM CAR, WHAT STEERING COLUMN WILL FIT A 1976 JEEP CJ5
A: The easiest to find that will fit in with a little work is a 84-94 little Cherokee or 87-95 Wrangler ...
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| s10 steering column | 10/25/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: i have a 94' s10 4x4, reg. cab., vortec, floor shift. the turn signal/wiper arm is broken. the ...
A: well the correct interchange for that truck is 93-94, but this is only because GM changed the ...
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| cannot get upper housing off | 10/24/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I'm trying to remove the upper housing from my floor shift, tilt steering wheel. I'm able to slide ...
A: I know it sounds funny but are the three T30 bolts pulled out the way out? sometimes you can turn ...
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| 1992 Buick LeSabre steering column | 10/24/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I replaced the steering column and now the engine won't turn over and I get a flashing "security" ...
A: ok, this car has a VATS system (Vehicle Anti-Theft System) this was equipped in many 90's model gm ...
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| Chevy C1500 excessive steering wheel play | 10/23/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I have a 1991 Silverado 4x4 auto, tilt wheel, 100,000 miles. Over the past 1000 miles my steering ...
A: THIS IS VERY COMMON IN gm CARS/TRUCKS, MAINLY TRUCKS BECAUSE WHEN THE DRIVER GETS INTO THE TRUCK ...
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| changing turn signal switch and tilt arm | 10/23/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: Mr. Burch, im doing some custom work on my steering column , and need to know how to replace my ...
A: That is no problem, but I need to know what kind of column this is, most turn signal arms will just ...
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| turn signal or flasher? '97 buick | 10/23/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: turn signal stopped...worked again for 1 day(at extreme speed)then stopped completely...(4-way is ...
A: Well It does sound like the flasher, because you still have operation in the switch itself, now I'm ...
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| gear shifter located by stering wheel | 10/23/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: i was about to backup from a friends house when something gave and i had no control of the gear ...
A: Ok, this is pretty common with 92 or newer Ford trucks and 90 and newer Ford cars. One of two ...
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| chevy S10 Played With... And returned Broken!!! | 10/22/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: My Chevy S10 was parked for the night. The next morning I awoke to a mess. The thief's were gone... ...
A: Never heard the term tilted, but maybe it's because I'm from the south huh? I've heard the term ...
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| chev sub turn signal switch issue | 10/22/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I have a 99 Chevy Suburban. Recently I replaced a burnt bulb in the right rear and everything was ...
A: Its sounds like the wrong bulb was installed, the reason I say that is because if you have, lets ...
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| 89 buick century steering column | 10/22/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I have an 89 buick century. It is so loose, that when I try to turn, sometimes it puts itself into ...
A: The reason for the unavailability of that column is because it can only come out of 1989, or 1990 ...
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| steering column | 10/22/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: need help replacing column on a 95 chevy van 20 series
A: The column is pretty simple to remove, first of all, turn the wheel so that under the hood, the ...
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| 1999 f150 steering column locked | 10/21/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I have the above truck. The steering column is locked and the key will not turn. What can I do to ...
A: there is no quick way to release the column, and unfortunately, the lock cylinder cant just be ...
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| steering colum | 10/21/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: i have a 1993 chevy astro van and the ignition switch is stuck in the start position i cant turn the ...
A: it sounds like the lock cylinder has locked up, pretty common problem in late 80's and early 90's gm ...
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| 1990 blazer steering column removal | 10/21/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: how do I remove the steering column on this vehicle?
A: First of all, turn the wheel so that under the hood, the steering shaft bolt is turned straight up ...
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| 1997 ford f350 steering wheel | 10/20/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: i noticed a springy sound from steering wheel n thought it was the horn button. have since been told ...
A: Unfortunately, in a 97 ford column, there are no bolts that need to be tightened up, what is very ...
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| Switch steering columns | 10/20/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I just switched out steering columns in my 91 Firebird and the new column is in right now. The ...
A: That's exactly what it is, now it's real easy to swap the lock back to your old without taking the ...
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| 94 blazer tilt steering column wobbles | 10/20/2007 | Scott Burch |
Q: I am trying to re assemble a steering column someone else took apart. everything behind the lock ...
A: It sounds like the lock plate is not seated all the way down and the lock ring is not in place, you ...
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| tightening tilt steering 89 Jeep Cherokee | 12/30/2006 | Pete Lacey |
Q: I need step by step help to tighten tilt steering on 1989 Jeep Cherokee. Thank You Sandy
A: you must pull the steraling wheel then you will see two pins they are such as rivets u will need to ...
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| Steering Column | 12/16/2006 | Pete Lacey |
Q: My tilt column (81 Jeep CJ8/Floor shift)is extremely loose. It looks as if something broke loose ...
A: I would replace the colluim and it would be a lot checper than geting yours repaired if you need ...
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| Steering column: 1995 Honda Accord LX | 10/17/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I want to buy a used 1995 Honda Accord LX sedan from a coworker. Recently the owner discovered that ...
A: I think you mean the steering rack has started to leak. This is a the most common problem with the ...
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| 1987 cadillac deville loose steering column | 10/17/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: My steering column has a lot of movement up and down and side to side, it is a tilt and tele wheel. ...
A: You have the common problem with these tilt columns. The tilt mechanism assembly body bolts have ...
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| Lock plate will not go down far enough to expose the groove in the steering shaft... | 10/17/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: There is a question / answer I have a question about: Expert: Rob Painter Date: 12/25/2004 Subject: ...
A: I believe you have the bearing race (thrust cap?) in the wrong position. The bearing race cup looks ...
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| steering | 10/17/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: this morning i got in the car and noticed when i turned right i had a very hard time turning the ...
A: You may want to check the power steering fluid level to be sure it is full. I suspect the steering ...
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| steering column | 10/17/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: when i accelarate i start to hear a knocking sound. my chevy has about 67,000 miles and is a 2003. ...
A: I'm sorry but I am terrible with sounds. It's one of those things that I'd have to hear myself. I ...
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| Chevy Blazer will not shift into park | 10/16/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I have a 1996 S10 Blazer (T10) 4x4, 2DR, A/T, 4.3. The shifter suddenly will not return to the PARK ...
A: You are correct, it's the detent misaligned. You will need to drop the column to get at it. Be sure ...
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| pont montana steering wheel locked up | 10/16/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: my steering wheel is permenatly locked up. its like not having the right key nither key will turn at ...
A: Your ignition lock failed on you. It won't be another 3000 dollars to fix it. But, I would call ...
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| how to replace a ignition cylinder mustan gt 96 | 10/15/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I have a 96 mustang gt, the key broke inside the lock. I got a new cylinder, but have no clue how-to ...
A: You will need to disassemble the steering column to get to the lock release. That means removing the ...
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| steering column | 10/12/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I have A 1992 chevy silverado with tilt wheel, I've notice when I put the truck into park that the ...
A: What you are experiencing is the tilt mount on the column tube being loose. You would need to ...
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| `98 GMC Yukon steering surges in cold weather | 10/12/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I own a 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4, with about 148k miles on it. I live in North East Wisconsin. The ...
A: You have a common problem many in the colder climates experience. I would be willing to bet the ...
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| steering column | 10/11/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: will a 1991 ( chev. s10) tilt steering column interchange w/a 1984 (chev. s10)
A: I don't believe they are a direct bolt in. Any steering column can be modified to fit as long as the ...
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| 97 GMC Can't Shift out of Park | 10/4/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: Could I get a little more clarification, please? Is the BTSI located under the dash by the shift or ...
A: I'm sorry Tim, I just re-read what I wrote and I wasn't very clear. You will find the BTSI on the ...
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| 97 GMC Can't Shift out of Park | 10/3/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I have a 1997 GMC Sierra 4x4 with auto trans. Shifter on the column. I went to move the truck today ...
A: The BTSI Brake Transmission Shift Interlock is located on the transmission shift linkage. I have ...
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| ignition switch linkage 91 GMC 1500 tilt wheel | 10/2/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: Mr. Cooney; I have a 1991 GMC 1500 ext. cab with a tilt wheel column. The tilt wheel assembly came ...
A: Shellhammer, I know exactly what you are talking about. A little trick I use is to affix a piece of ...
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| 86 firebird steering column | 10/2/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: Jay, where can I find a reliable wiring diagram for the steering column of an 86 firebird. Also some ...
A: You can find a wiring diagram at your local library by looking in their Chiltons. Some libraries are ...
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| Key lock cylinder stuck in the off position | 10/2/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I have a 1995 chevrolet suburban with the lock cylinder stuck in the off position. With the key in ...
A: Try this trick first. Buy a small tube of lock lubricant (WD40 will work if necessary). Lubricate ...
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| Shaky steering wheel | 10/2/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: I have a 1992 Chevy Lumina with 169,000 miles. The car has been in excellent running condition. The ...
A: I'm not sure of the oscillation pattern as your description is vague. If the tires are in good ...
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| ignition | 10/1/2006 | Jay Cooney |
Q: 1997 Olds Acheiva. Strange problem with ignition. Lately the key refuses to release itself from the ...
A: You hit the nail on the head. Go to a local hardware store and pick up a small tube of lock ...
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